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Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco): Directions

Directions to Rocky Point Mexico (Penasco) from different US locations

So you are getting ready for your trip and it is time to start finding directions to those specific resorts or hotels in Puerto Peñasco. This is the page for you. If you are specifically looking for maps, please visit our Rocky Point Maps section.

Before we start with directions, you can download our detailed town map which shows the location of different restaurants. We try to keep this map up to date but businesses change constantly in Rocky Point. To download our latest local map with restaurants and other businesses, click here.

The detailed maps below actually provide step by step directions from different regions of the Western United States. These are not just maps, they also have directions. Please select the appropriate map with directions from the list below.

We understand that directions are not always perfect. Therefore, we offer additional driving instructions below. Please feel free to pick the directions that you feel will get you to your destination...

From Phoenix

Take I-10 West out of Phoenix to State Highway 85 South. Follow 85 through Gila Bend, Ajo and Why until you reach the Mexican Border. For information on the border crossing, see our Customs information page.

Just over the U.S./Mexican border is the Mexican town of Sonoita. Stay to the right and there are signs which direct you through town to Puerto Penasco. Just keep a lookout for them. They will place you on Mexico Route 8 and an almost straight run to Puerto Penasco, commonly known as Rocky Point. There are a few sharp turns though so stay alert & preferably drive only during the daytime.

From Tucson

Valencia Road is the largest major street in Tucson that then becomes State Highway 86 - heading West. You can also use Ajo Way or I-19 (Ajo Exit) - both heading West. Once on Highway 86 continue West through Sells and Quijotoa (these towns are on the Papago Indian Reservation - Tohono O'Odham) to the town of Why. At Why turn left onto State Highway 85 South. Follow Highway 85 South to Lukeville, Arizona at the Mexican Border. For information on the border crossing, see our Customs information page.

Just over the U.S./Mexican border is the Mexican town of Sonoita. Stay to the right and there are signs which direct you through town to Puerto Penasco. Just keep a lookout for them. They will place you on Mexico Route 8 and an almost straight run to Puerto Penasco, commonly known as Rocky Point. There are a few sharp turns though so stay alert & preferably drive only during the daytime.

From Los Angeles

Take Interstate Highway 10 East to the Arizona town of Buckeye, then turn south on State Highway 85 through the towns of Gila Bend, Ajo and Why until you reach Lukeville at the Mexican border. For information on the border crossing, see our Customs information page.

Just over the U.S./Mexican border is the Mexican town of Sonoita. Stay to the right and there are signs which direct you through town to Puerto Penasco. Just keep a lookout for them. They will place you on Mexico Route 8 and an almost straight run to Puerto Penasco, commonly known as Rocky Point. There are a few sharp turns though so stay alert & preferably drive only during the daytime.

From San Diego

Take Interstate Highway 8 East through the Arizona bordertown of Yuma, to the town of Gila Bend. At Gila Bend turn south on State Highway 85 through the towns of Ajo and Why until you reach Lukeville at the Mexican border. For information on the border crossing, see our Customs information page.

Just over the U.S./Mexican border is the Mexican town of Sonoita. Stay to the right and there are signs which direct you through town to Puerto Penasco. Just keep a lookout for them. They will place you on Mexico Route 8 and an almost straight run to Puerto Penasco, commonly known as Rocky Point. There are a few sharp turns though so stay alert & preferably drive only during the daytime.

Alternate route from Yuma into Mexico onto Peñasco

If you're coming from the west and going through Yuma anyway, you can also cut down from Yuma, cross the border, and take another route which involves more driving in Mexico. From Yuma, take the 95 south through Somerton to San Luis at the border. Cross into Sonora, hit the 2 and go east until you hit the 8 in Sonoyta, and then continue down to Penasco on the 8. This route takes you around the north tip of Pinacate and through some other volcanic/mountain formations. See this link for a rough overview.

Resorts

For Sonoran SunJust before entering Rocky Point, you will come to the first traffic light. Turn right at the light. The name of the street is Samuel Ocana. The street will be paved all the way to Sonoran Sun Resort. Follow the road through the arch that says "Costa Diamante". Palm trees line the road to Sonoran Sun Resort. You will pass Princesa, Casa Blanca, Sonoran Spa, Sonoran Sea, and Bella Sirena before arriving at the beautiful Sonoran Sun Resort. Follow the signs.

For Sonoran SeaJust before entering Rocky Point, you will come to the first traffic light. Turn right at the light. The street will be paved all the way to Sonoran Resorts. Follow the circle around to the next right. Turn right and follow the road through the arch that says "Costa Diamante". Palm trees line the road to Sonoran Resorts. Follow the signs. When the paved road ends, turn left onto the brick road, which leads to the entrance gate of Sonoran Spa and Sonoran Sea Resorts.

For Sonoran SpaJust before entering Rocky Point, you will come to the first traffic light. Turn right at the light. The street will be paved all the way to Sonoran Resorts. Follow the circle around to the next right. Turn right and follow the road through the arch that says "Costa Diamante". Palm trees line the road to Sonoran Resorts. Follow the signs. When the paved road ends, turn left onto the brick road, which leads to the entrance gate of Sonoran Spa and Sonoran Sea Resorts.

For Las PalmasAs you are approaching town, go past the first intersection, which has a sign pointing to Laguna Del Mar. The 2nd intersection is past the Coca Cola plant on the left and little airport on right. It typically has a blinking light and the sign says "CHOLLA BAY" and "SANDY BEACH RESORTS." This street is also called Samuel Ocana. Turn right. Follow this road (you will go across a railroad track in appx 1 mile) you will arrive at a circle which you then follow towards the condo-towers on the horizon. Keep going straight until you see the white and blue COSTA DIAMANTE arch. Go thru the arch and up the slope. You will go past a number of resorts and Las Palmas will appear on your left.

For Las PalomasLas Palomas is located on Sandy Beach. As you end your drive from the border, turn right at the second street light. That street is called Calle 26 or Street 26 or No Reeleccion. Follow that street straight until you pass the railroad tracks. Five blocks later the paved road parts, and that's where Las Palomas Seaside Golf Community's property begins. Continue on the paved boulevard until you get to Las Palomas main entrance.

For Bella Sirena
When you get to Rocky Point, turn right at the first stoplight. This is the Samuel Ocaña Avenue, keep on this road past the railroad tracks, after the railroad tracks there's no more homes, so this is an indicator you turned at the right street, keep going past the circle K, you'll see an arch welcoming you to Sandy Beach Resorts. Keep going down that road, past the golf course. You'll find the Bella Sirena.

For Casa Blanca and Princesa
When you get to Rocky Point, turn right at the first stoplight. This is the Samuel Ocaña Avenue, keep on this road past the railroad tracks, after the railroad tracks there's no more homes, so this is an indicator you turned at the right street, keep going past the circle K, you'll see an arch welcoming you to Sandy Beach Resorts. Keep going down that road, past the golf course. You'll find the entrance to Casa Blanca, Casa Blanca and Princesa are right next to each other, so when you enter the street to Casa Blanca you'll see the entrance to Princesa, There's an exit from princesa visible trough the road, but it has some spikes on the ground, so to avoid tire damage you need to enter trough Casa Blanca.

For Pinacate
Upon arriving at Rocky Point, you stay on the main road, this will become Benito Juarez Avenue, keep heading on that street and at the 5th stoplight you take a right turn at calle 13. You'll know this stoplight because it's the only one that has an overhead pedestrian crossing bridge. Once you're at 13th street you have to keep going untill the end of the street which will make a slight turn as it takes you into Pinacate. It's about 6 to 8 blocks, past a sushi restaurant, and you can't miss the Pinacate resort.

For Las GaviotasUpon arriving at Rocky Point, you stay on the main road, this will become Benito Juarez Avenue, keep heading on that street and at the 5th stoplight you take a right turn at calle 13. You'll know this stoplight because it's the only one that has an overhead pedestrian crossing bridge. Once you're at 13th street you have to keep going untill you arrive at the sushi restaurant (it's on your right in the corner), turn right and head about 1 1/2 blocks untill you see an orange and blue building. Turn left and you will see Las Gaviotas. They are the white resort about 300 yards down the road.

Hotels

For Playa BonitaPlaya Bonita is located on Sandy Beach. As you end your drive from the border, turn right at the second street light. That street is called Calle 26 or Street 26 or No Reeleccion. Follow that street straight until you pass the railroad tracks. Shortly after, you will arrive at a round-about section. You will drive along the golf course until you see Playa Bonita and Laso Mar on the horizon. After the round-about, it will be your first option to turn left as you look out into the ocean during the drive. After you turn left, here is a big entrance for Playa Bonita and Laos Mar.

For Laos MarLaos Mar is located on Sandy Beach. As you end your drive from the border, turn right at the second street light. That street is called Calle 26 or Street 26 or No Reeleccion. Follow that street straight until you pass the railroad tracks. Shortly after, you will arrive at a round-about section. You will drive along the golf course until you see Playa Bonita and Laso Mar on the horizon. After the round-about, it will be your first option to turn left as you look out into the ocean during the drive. After you turn left, here is a big entrance for Playa Bonita and Laos Mar.

For Playa InnPlaya Inn is located at Calle 18 and Sinaloa Street (3 blocks from the beach).

For Plaza Penasco
Plaza Penasco is located in Sinaloa Street (3 blocks from the beach)

For Penasco Del Sol HotelPeñasco del Sol is located at Paseo Las Glorias #1, Colonia Antigua Explanad (Puerto Peñasco, Sonora 33550).Upon arriving at Rocky Point, you stay on the main road, this will become Benito Juarez Avenue, keep heading on that street and at the 5th stoplight you take a right turn at calle 13. You'll know this stoplight because it's the only one that has an overhead pedestrian crossing bridge. Once you're at 13th street you have to keep going untill the end of the street which will make a slight turn as it takes you into Peñasco del Sol. It's about 6 to 8 blocks, past a sushi restaurant, and you can't miss the Peñasco del Sol Hotel.